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DA61 VRD

2011 Citroen DS3

Red Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

99,476 mi
Last recorded99,476 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 VRD
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 99,476 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 99,476 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Rear box to centre pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps X2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 87,415 miles

Nearside Front Advise strut top mount noisy on road test but is acceptable

Fail 19 Feb 2022 87,415 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2021 74,904 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 74,903 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 70,783 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 51,429 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 36,863 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE CORRODED (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Dec 2017 36,841 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE CORRODED (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 28,718 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 18,641 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 11,508 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

How Reliable is the Citroen DS3?

Based on 1,136,829 MOT tests across 82,556 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
5,822
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
82,556
On UK Roads
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DA61 VRD is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2011 Citroen DS3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 63,200 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Citroen DS3 typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 15 years old, this Citroen DS3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DA61 VRD is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 29 December 2011.

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